How to Pronounce "get your tail in gear"
expression
GET yur TAIL in GEER
get YAWR TAIL in GEAR
Definition
This informal expression means to start moving quickly or to begin working harder, especially if you are being slow or lazy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈteɪɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɡɪɹ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈeɪl/ /ˈɪn/ /ɡˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yur TAIL in GEER
UK
get YAWR TAIL in GEAR
Listen in Context
You need to get your tail in gear or you'll be late for school.
If we want to catch the bus, we should get our tails in gear.
Come on, get your tail in gear and help me clean up!
If you don't get your tail in gear, we'll miss our reservation.